Ford Explorer, F-150 (2016): Seats
Recall 17V767000 · Nov 29, 2017 · Ford Motor Company
177,264
vehicles affected
177,264
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V767000
- Date
- Nov 29, 2017
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 177,264
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
What can happen
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying threadlocker or replacing the lift link and hardware, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to go out January 15, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S40.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V767000?
2 models: Ford Explorer (2016), Ford F-150 (2016), about 177,264 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V767000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying threadlocker or replacing the lift link and hardware, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to go out January 15, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes.
What can happen?
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.